Group characteristics:The plants in this group contain in their juices an acrid principle that causes an irritating effect on mucus membranes and skin.
Hoarseness of voice from over exertion with sensation of constriction of larynx
On the male sexual organs they produce impotency with complete loss of sexual desire
They are indicated in catarrhal Asthma.

Individual study of medicines in Aracea family:1. Acorus :Since no proving was conducted nothing is known of this medicine according to E.A. Farrington.

2. Arum dracontium:

Common name: Green dragon

Part used: Tincture of root

It is indicated in pharyngitis and Laryngismus stridulus with rawness, dryness and tenderness of throat aggravated by swallowing. There is continual disposition to clear throat by hawking and coughing. Sore throat is associated with croupy, hoarse cough and expectoration of thick, heavy, yellowish pus. Hoarseness on awakening in morning. Asthma aggravated at night.

In the sexual sphere there is impotency with complete absence of sexual desire and flaccid, relaxed penis.

Irresistible desire to pass urine, which burn and smart.

Symptoms have a tendency to move from right to left.

3. Arum dracunculus:

Part used: tincture of root

Metallic taste at the back of mouth.

Pricking mingled with itching of fingers as if hand plunged among nettles. On rubbing the fingers together sensation as if a vast number of stings were driven perpendicularly into them.

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